Why a Microscope is a Jobseeker’s Best Friend

Those who think that a liberal arts degree is the key to opening doors in many fields may want to pull out a microscope instead. Prospective employers are increasingly looking for those in the science and technology fields to fill in slots. According to a New York Times report earlier this month, graduates in the sciences are the second-highest sought after candidates after health care graduates. This is due to the sales and research possibilities within these fields that only continue to grow. This growth means more opportunities and bigger paychecks.

If you have a bachelor’s degree in the sciences like biology and organic chemistry, you may earn more money than someone with a higher degree level in a different discipline. This is because many entry level positions in the sciences start off at a much higher rate. Sixty-five percent of those with a bachelor’s degree in the Sciences, Math, Technology, or Engineering earn more than those who have master’s degrees in other subjects. These numbers hold true at the associate’s level as well. Sixty-three percent of those with an associate’s degree in SMTE earn more than those with bachelors’ degrees in other fields. Given these numbers, you would think that more people would explore SMTE degrees, but this isn’t the case.

Those entering college may start out with a SMTE major but most don’t end up with the degree. In fact, only ten percent of college graduates graduate with a SMTE degree. This is forcing companies to go abroad to find suitable candidates. These companies are looking for SMTE graduates for a variety of positions in different industries besides traditional SMTE jobs including manufacturing, transportation, mining, sales, and management, so there are many openings out there. Students who are looking for stable employment once they graduate should consider buying a calculator and compound microscope. These trends won’t be going away anytime soon.

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